Blue Halloween buckets to raise autism awareness

Going door-to-door for candy each Halloween is easy for most children, but it can be challenging for those with autism.

WHAS 11 reports a viral Facebook post explains that the blue buckets are meant to alert candy givers that the child or teen may have autism, may be nonverbal, and can’t say things like “trick-or-treat” or ” Happy Halloween” in exchange for candy.

Parents hope the blue bucket message continues to spread so kids who have autism feel included while they are trick-or-treating.

Staff members at Pennsylvania Autism Action Center near Brodheadsville know about the initiative and think it’s great.

“We love this campaign. It really gives our kids an opportunity to go out, no matter their age and experience Halloween,” said Rachel Brnilovich, PAAC’s clinical director.

Reports said the blue buckets shouldn’t be confused with the ‘Teal Pumpkin Project’ meant to raise awareness for food allergies.

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